Preschool in Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
4800 East Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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When you walk into Tesseract Schools early childhood and preschool classrooms, you feel the energy of young minds at work, eagerly discovering the joy of learning in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Our integrated thematic curriculum is a balance of social and academic experiences enriched with music, physical education and Spanish, all taught by educators who are specialists.
Throughout each day the Responsive Classroom approach is incorporated into the curriculum as children greet one another, participate in group activities and make exciting choices in their learning environments in areas that include dramatic play, books, art, writing, blocks, technology, outdoors, sensory table, toys and games, science and discovery, and music and movement, keeping them motivated and engaged.
Jolly Phonics, a multimodal, multisensory phonics program, is also part of Tesseract’s early childhood curriculum. The magic of reading, writing and spelling is introduced to our youngest students through Jolly Phonics as students learn the letter-sounds in an enjoyable, interactive manner, supporting them as they each learn at their own pace.
In addition to Tesseracts rich curriculum, we also understand the importance of play. It is through play that children develop teamwork, problem solving, self-confidence and creativity, all of which are essential components to the cognitive, social and emotional well-being of children.
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The learning environment is both safe and supportive.
The process is as important as the product.
Children learn to respect and listen to other children as well as adults.
Educators support the strengths in each child and foster growth and development where
necessary.
Educators teach to different learning styles.
With children, educators establish consistent and clear limits and expectations for
behavior.
Activities and materials are open-ended and support discovery.
A consistent daily routine provides a balance of child-initiated and educator- initiated
activities.
Transitions from one activity to another are viewed as opportunities for learning through
songs, finger plays, games and rhymes.
Children learn to make choices and follow through on their actions.
Readiness skills for reading, writing and math are developed through active learning
experiences.
Multicultural education fosters positive self-regard in ones own culture and positive
attitudes towards the culture of others.
Educators model appropriate language which the children internalize and incorporate
into their vocabulary.
Observations of children are recorded that paint a portrait of the child within the context
of the classroom.
A portfolio is developed for each child.
Educators and parents work in partnership to enhance the social, emotional and
cognitive development of each child.
Creativity is fostered and celebrated.
Educators implement cooperative learning.